Evaluating Performance for Adjustable Soldering Systems

By Curtis Yamauchi on May 15, 2020 6:17:02 PM

When looking at performance for hand soldering in electronics manufacturing, Operations Engineers need to be very focused on three key metrics: time to temperature, dwell time and thermal recovery. These three metrics together will identify the best soldering product for the production line and will help maximize throughput and lower scrap in the process.

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How Metcal's NEW Solder Tip Temperature Display Works

By Robert Roush on Sep 8, 2017 2:06:13 PM

Until the release of our CV-5210 power station, Metcal soldering stations have not featured a tip temperature display. Many customers, especially Contract Manufacturers have lamented this, because of their need to provide documentation and support for their customers and ISO or other process control requirements.

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